Language:
English
Founded:
2016
Duration:
1 week to 2 months
Paid by host:

in-kind:

  • internet
  • space use
  • tool use
  • access to material in the space
  • local SIM card
Paid by artist:
  • residency fee
  • accommodation
  • travel
  • transport
  • food
Application guidelines:

Application is free and applicants submit the following:
1. An artist’s statement describing your practice and areas of interest
2. Statement of what you would like to achieve during your residency at Modzi Arts (up to 300 words)
3. 5 Images of recent work, with captions and a short description
4. A CV/Resume
5. Any relevant documentation (e.g. links to your work, articles or paper about your work, exhibitions, publications, etc.)

Deadline:
yearly deadline: December
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Modzi Arts

Modzi Arts

Multidisciplinary Residency
Modzi Arts
Description

Modzi Arts is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation located in Lusaka, Zambia. Since opening in 2016, Modzi Arts has established itself as a multi-disciplinary art space offering diverse cultural programming and educational opportunities in the creative sector.

Modzi Arts aims to strengthen the Zambian art scene by providing a platform for creative people - amateur or professional - to develop their skills in the fields of visual and performing art, creative entrepreneurship and curatorial practice. Exhibitions, residencies and workshops encouraging women and youth towards active participation in the arts are hosted throughout the year.

The residency takes place in the vibrant city of Lusaka, Zambia and is an opportunity for contemporary, local and international artists to push the boundaries of cross regional artistic practices in the African context.

Modzi Arts provides curatorial support, collaborative opportunities and concept development to artists who are looking to expand their work and connect with others during the residency through their network.

Outcome

Talk, educational program/workshop and exhibition or open studio

Studio Information

Artists will have the opportunity to work from multiple spaces within Modzi Arts, including an an indoor shared space and a large outdoor space.

Accommodation Information
  • A 5 Bedroom house, with shared facilities (bathroom, living room, kitchen with cooking facilities, and outdoor space)
  • Either a private or shared bedroom
  • A laundry washing machine is available for use

Maximum 6 residents can be hosted at once. Groups, non-artist partners and children are welcome.

Technical Information
  • book library
  • tool library
  • microphones
  • sound system
  • Pioneer XDJ-RX2
  • guitars
  • ngoma druma
  • kalibma thumb pianos
  • printer/scanner
  • laptop
  • internet
Location

Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia located in Southern Africa. The city is famous for having the best marble deposits, ideal for sculpting and some of the largest copper and emerald deposits in the world.

Contact information

2499/M Main Road
Ibex Hill
10101 Lusaka
Zambia

Email
modziarts [at] gmail.com
Website
http://www.modziarts.com/